How to use lists, tables, and content hierarchy in HTML

What to know about lists, tables, and content hierarchy in HTML

When content is organized logically, users can scan quickly and search engines understand the structure of your page. This chapter explains the concept, demonstrates a practical example, and gives you a guided exercise.

How to use lists, tables, and content hierarchy in HTML

Choose elements for their meaning, nest them in a clear document structure, and use descriptive attributes. Check that links and forms work with a keyboard and that images have useful alternative text.

Example: lists, tables, and content hierarchy in HTML

Use this example as a starting point. Identify the part that controls the result, then adapt it to your own page or project.

<article>
  <h2>Project highlights</h2>
  <ul>...</ul>
</article>

Common questions about lists, tables, and content hierarchy

When should I use lists, tables, and content hierarchy?

Use this technique when it expresses the structure, styling, or behavior your page needs. Keep the implementation focused and test it with the surrounding content.

What should I practice next?

Build a small profile page using a heading, paragraph, image with alt text, a link, and a semantic main element.